Alt-Wiedikon vs Sihlfeld

Comparing two Zurich neighborhoods side by side

Quick answer
Both have the same CHF 1'760 comparison rent. Sihlfeld reaches Zurich HB 1 min faster. Alt-Wiedikon is 3 dB quieter.
Alt-WiedikonSihlfeld
Rent (3-room)CHF 1'760CHF 1'760
Safety7.5/107/10
Noise52 dB55 dB
Commute to HB10 min9 min
Green space6/104.5/10
Air quality6.5/106/10
Schools per 10,0007.76
Restaurants per 10,000109
International residents33%35%
Population19'50020'000
The verdict
Choose Alt-Wiedikon if it scores higher on safety (7.5 vs 7/10), it has better green-space access (6 vs 4.5/10).
Choose Sihlfeld for a more balanced profile.
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These are neighborhood-level comparison values, not address-level facts. Rent is based on the Mietpreiserhebung 2024; some values are derived estimates or modelled scores. Read the methodology and limitations.